Dss

[nadster011]

saw on television the other day a program on the dss. only saw last couple minutes of the program, but from what i saw, it seemed interesting. can someone explain to me what the dss is.( i believe its diplomatic security service). what they do, what jurisdiction they fall under, and is it highly sought occupation???

[GPOC]

I think this is it


http://www.dss.mil/

[Northtechsan]

US State Department, Bureau of Diplomatic Security
http://www.state.gov/m/ds/

They are the "secret service" of the state department for lack of a better definition.

[Bearcatz06]

I think this is it http://www.dss.mil/


Nope....He's talking about the State Dept. Diplomatic Security.

http://www.state.gov/m/ds/

nadster011, go to the website I posted and all the info is there. And yes, it's a very highly competitive Federal LEO job.

[m_chevy]

Ask any Former (or current) Marine Security Guard (these are the U.S. Marines who perform physical security for the U.S. Embassies world wide.

I have a good friend who was actually offered a position with them, then he was deployed to Iraq.

A The Diplomatic Security Service is the invstigative arm of the U.S. State Department. There are agents at every embassy. If a crime is committed on Embassy Grounds, they investigate it. If a U.S. citizen either commits a crime, or is a victim of a crime, they handle it. They also investigate reports of terrorism, because, as you should know, a U.S. Embassy is a prime terrorist target. There are other duties they perform, but those are the basics.

[AggiePhil]

What channel was the show on? I've seen a GREAT National Geographic-type show on the DSS that I wish I could catch again and TiVO. Do you remember or can you find out? Thanks.

[georgiaonmymind]

DSS is also the secret service for the Secretary of State. Anytime the SOS travels, the agents with him/her are DSS agents. DSS also provides security services for foreign heads of state while they are visiting the US and if they are visiting US embassies in other countries.

[SR-25]

"Salary and Benefits
Starting salaries range from $35,332 to $48,908, depending on qualifications, location of assignment, and related specialized experience. Satisfactory performance earns employees automatic grade and pay increases during the first 3 years. Thereafter, promotions are competitive based on the recommendations of annual selection panels.

An excellent benefits package includes:


Group life and health insurance
Annual and sick leave accrual; retirement plan
Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP)
Government-provided quarters or housing allowance overseas
Home leave to the United States between overseas assignments
Rest and recuperation leave, with transportation partially paid, when employees and their dependents are assigned to designated hardship posts
Cost of living allowance
Educational allowance for dependents under certain circumstances
Danger pay at designated posts
Moving expenses for assignments"

This is from their website. Does anyone have any idea how much they make a year after LEAP and everything else is factored in?

[igneous]

I was just on their site. Does anyone know anything about the Courier position they have? Sounds like you see the world, but never stay in a certain area for a long time.

[SR-25]

Also, does anyone know how their retirement comapares to the LEO 3%@50 with a 90-100% cap?

[zxcvbnm]

Im looking at the DSS because I would like to spend some time living abroad, does anyone have any information about when the next job announcement might be posted?

Thanks

[AMTG]

saw on television the other day a program on the dss. only saw last couple minutes of the program, but from what i saw, it seemed interesting. can someone explain to me what the dss is.( i believe its diplomatic security service). what they do, what jurisdiction they fall under, and is it highly sought occupation???

DSS - U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (U.S. Department of State)
The DSS is the little known but far reaching federal law enforcement and security arm of the U.S. Department of State.

See the video from CBS Evening News below.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1157-2004Sep6.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomatic_Security_Service

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5341322n&tag=contentMain;contentBody

http://www.state.gov/m/ds/

AMTG